How to Dress Sexy: What to Wear After Five and Where to Get the Best

So it's after five, what are you going to do? Go to a casual bar or pub? Go to a singles bar? Spend the night out with the girls? Or, do you already have a date lined up? What are you going to wear? Whatever you do, you probably want to look and feel attractive, sensual, and sexy. But, how does one accomplish that look without going overboard? How does one accomplish that look while also accentuating the true you?

Sexy does not equal sluttish. It's not about how low your top is or how high your skirt or shorts are. It is certainly not about red lace and vinyl skirts. Sexy is rather about mystery and femininity. Dressing sexy equals glamour, sophistication, and style.

You might be very surprised to learn that one of today's particularly sexy dressing trends concerns silky, touchable, light-weight tops accentuated with lace, floral print patterns, and sequins. Camisoles, in particular, are a very sexy dressing trend. To be a sex goddess, wear something like this satiny Elke Camisole from Saks Fifth Avenue with tight fitting jeans, or try something like this mint green satin embroidered camisole, or even something simple like this beaded camisole from Chadwicks.

A word on tight fitting jeans: While formfitting is sexy, you don't want to endanger yourself with yeast infections or infertility by going overboard. How do you choose which size to buy? Simple, try on the tightest size you can. If you can see your panty or thong outlined through the jeans, then go down another size. In this new size, if you can see the cleavage of your buttocks clearly outlined, then go down still another size and you've found what you're looking for. The point of formfitting jeans is to gracefully outline your hips and buttocks while also tracing the lines of your legs to make your legs look longer. Try some skinny jeans from someplace like Bloomingdales, or for extra comfort, try stretch jeans. To your jeans add your touchable, flouncy, silky top and some pumps or some tall boots like the Sudini "Legend" Boot found at Nordstrom.

Another dressing trend that will easily turn you into a sex goddess is accents that draw attention to you. Anything that glitters is sexy. Metallic threads and sequins are in. Try something like this sequined tank or this sequined cashmere turtleneck by Donna Karan found at Neiman Marcus. Also, the romantic-look is both ultra sexy and trendy. Strategically placed ruffles and bows will make you look ultra feminine and draw attention to key areas like your shoulders, bust, and wrists. Try something like this dress with a bow designed by BCBG that went down the runway this spring.

Nothing speaks of romantic seduction like lace. Its see-through nature can reveal key areas while also keeping a woman enshrouded in mystery. Be sure to keep the mysterious areas a mystery though. Revealing too much does not say sexy, it says slutty. Try something like this v-neck sheer lace top from Victoria's Secret.

For dressing sexy, think pink! It's true, pink looks fabulous on everyone and is the ultimate in femininity. Take for example this fabulous pink silk dress with low v-neck by Carmen Marc Valvo that appeared on the runway this spring. There are some things you need to be aware of, though, if you're going to make pink work for you. What you certainly don't want to do is dress from head-to-toe in cotton candy. The Barbie Doll-look is not sexy, it's girlie-girlie. You want to pair pink with a neutral shade such as white, cream, chocolate, khaki, or denim to ground it. You should wear mid-ranged pinks like cotton candy with white, wear soft blush with cream and khaki, and wear hot pink with other bold colors, such as grass green, for an ultra peppy look. Also, you should bear in mind that pairing pastel pink with other pastels like baby blue is not sexy and that while Princess Diana made hot pink with black a smashing, sexy look, it now looks dated.

For timeless sexy beauty, wear a dress. Dresses are still the fashion icons of womanhood. If you're going out for the evening, the little black dress is still proving its timelessness and some extra beautiful examples of current styles can be seen in Carmen Marc Valvo's collection, such as this number complete with today's trendy empire waistband and a glittery scarf to add the necessary sexy glamour or this sequined beauty complete with the romantic ruffle look. But don't rush to your closet for that little black cocktail dress. Everyone will be wearing it! Color will make you stand out from the rest of the crowd. Try something like this sexy, touchable little satin coral number complete with little black shoes.

Is the evening chilly? Cropped jackets are the latest in sex appeal and style. Try dressing in something like this Carmen Marc Valvo cropped satin jacket that appeared on this years runway. Or, believe it or not, this year fitted cardigans are the ultimate in sexy. Wear it over your lacy camisole, or for extra sexy, wear it by itself. You can even find them decorated with sequins for that needed extra sparkle. Try dressing in something like this cranberry sequined silk cardigan by Walter or this terracotta sequined wrap cardigan by Zoe D.

Are you going straight from work to your date? Not a problem; it's easy. Your glittery, silky camisole also looks great over formfitting wool or tweed pants or a pencil skirt. Just wear it under a pants suit like this one by Bernard Zins from Neiman Marcus.

Have fun and knock 'em dead!